In financial analysis is it unethical to release a press release with only positive or improved ratios ?

Question

and none of the negative or deteriorated ratios? If you were a controller would you remain silent and why

Answer 1

As a controller it is not your place to tell anyone know what you know about the inside of any business. it is a confidential report that allows the top management make decisions on.

Financial analysis refers to an assessment of the viability, stability and profitability of a business, sub-business or project.

It is performed by professionals who prepare reports using ratios that make use of information taken from financial statements and other reports. These reports are usually presented to top management as one of their bases in making business decisions. Based on these reports, management may:

Continue or discontinue its main operation or part of its business;

Make or purchase certain materials in the manufacture of its product;

Acquire or rent/lease certain machinery's and equipments in the production of its goods;

Issue stocks or negotiate for a bank loan to increase its working capital.

other decisions that allow management to make an informed selection on various alternatives in the conduct of its business.